This article on Ki and Aikido is the first of a series written by Sensei Williams in 1990. In this article he describes the nature of Ki and its effects. The Japanese word “Ki” is sometimes translated as meaning “Life Power“ or “Vital Energy‘. It is claimed to be a form of energy distinct from […]

Calmness, relaxation and Ki are the subjects of this article on Ki Aikido. This is the second in a series written by Sensei Williams in 1990. If you hold out your arm and allow someone to try and bend it, they will experience great difficulty if you are calm and relaxed. However, if you tense your […]

Mind Body Coordination, and it’s relationship to self-defence, are explored in this article on Ki Aikido. This is the third in a series written by Sensei Williams in 1990. Sometimes a question is raised, when discussing the subject of Ki, as to whether or not very small people with powerful Ki can compete against top […]

This article discusses Ki Aikido and health. This is the fourth in a series written by Sensei Williams in 1990. Instruction in Ki Development arts teaches one how to combine relaxation with power; gentleness with determination; humility with success; and fairness with self-assertiveness. From the beginning one can show marked improvements in performance in a chosen […]